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If electrolysis of aqueous `CuSO_(4)` solution is carried out using Cu-electrodes, the reaction taking place at the anode is:

A

`H^(+) + e to H`

B

`Cu^(2+) (aq) + 2e to Cu(s)`

C

`SO_(4)^(2-) (aq) -2e to SO_(4)`

D

`Cu(s) -2e to Cu^(2+) (aq)`

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